Kane County

The Geneva Police Department will partner with Metra and Operation Lifesaver for a coordinated passenger safety campaign to raise awareness about rail safety.

Republican State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently announced he’ll seek reelection to the Illinois 70th House District in 2026, vowing to work across the aisle for decreased taxes, job growth, women’s health and more.

Voter registrations cards were mailed in June to all registered voters in Kane County.

By the numbers: A plan headed to the Geneva City Council for vote in July would address aging facilities and could cost millions of dollars. How much would a new Geneva Police Department cost?

Geneva alderpersons recently unveiled a facilities master plan that includes building a new police department and renovating City Hall, among projects that could cost upward of $131 million. A City Council vote is expected this month.

Column: Despite the little bit of rain, and a whole lot of heat, we had a great time celebrating and seeing you all at Swedish Days! Up next is the Geneva Arts Fair and Classic Car Shows, writes Johanna Patterson of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

Metra is adding more trains on the UP North, UP West and Rock Island lines Saturday and Sunday to accommodate those heading into the city for the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

Kaneland School District 302 is seeking community members for Core Planning Committees to guide upcoming facility improvements.

St. Charles celebrated the Fourth of July with fireworks on Friday, July 4 at Langum Park in St. Charles.

The Batavia and Geneva Knights of Columbus Council 2191 will hold its annual Tootsie Roll Drive to raise awareness and funds people with intellectual disabilities.

Summer along the Fox River is in full swing, with festivals, concerts, art shows and sporting events lighting up every town. Batavia's Fourth of July Sky Concert is Friday. Then check out Windmill City Festival, Christmas in July, Chamber Eats and more, writes Shirley Mott.

Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.

The Maple Park Police Department will hold its inaugural National Night Out this summer for citizens and business owners to say no to crime.

The Marklund Hyde Center near Geneva relies on more than 250 volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday nights to help its residents play baseball during the summer. More volunteers are needed.

Kane County drivers were urged to watch out Thursday morning for loose cattle near Maple Park, as a herd escaped from a Rustic Road Farm facility.

Nonprofit Fox Valley Court Watch is seeking volunteers to assist in courtroom monitoring during domestic violence cases in Kane and Kendall counties.

The 37th annual car raffle hosted by Rotary Club of Batavia is underway through November for community members to support local projects and organizations.

Average gas prices in many northern Illinois counties are expected to be cheaper than last year for the Fourth of July weekend as the cost of fuel continues to decline over the past several years.

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

A 40-year-old man fell out of a moving Toyota sedan on Illinois Route 38 north of Elburn and was injured Tuesday after he opened the door instead of the window, authorities said. He remains hospitalized Wednesday, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

Area motorists are reminded that Bastian Drive in Sugar Grove will be closed temporarily Wednesday for the park district's annual Fourth of July Bike Parade.

The Hill BMX racetrack recently was named as the host track for the 2025 BMX State Championship. It's a chance to draw thousands to the area in September, an Elgin tourism agency official said.

Geneva resident Keith Giffney beat stage 4 cancer of the tonsil, neck and chest to go on and complete a Half Ironman triathlon. "Whatever adversity, I was not going to let it destroy me," he said.

A woman was found dead inside an apartment after firefighters responded to a triggered fire alarm at a four-story building in Aurora on Tuesday, authorities said.

A man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a loaded gun and cocaine when he caused a crash in Lake in the Hills, then fled on foot.

The Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation is raising funds for college scholarships by hosting Fay's Drive-Thru BBQ pork chop, chicken and grilled walleye dinners.

A landowner is asking Kane County for permission to install a community solar electric facility on farmland near Elgin.

If you're looking for an experience that harkens back to summers past, take a road trip to these vintage drive-in restaurants and enjoy a burger, shake, root beer and more.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

The Illinois Tollway has awarded two Kane County companies with millions of dollars in construction and engineering contracts, part of a statewide capital improvement effort.

Don't miss the grand celebration and carnival at the Kane County Fairgrounds July 16-20.

Celebrate vintage style at local old-fashioned diners.

Ceramics artist Carrie Molloy became a clay maker in 2023 but has spent most of her life immersed in creativity.

Find out more about Park Play Dates - free events for families hosted by the St. Charles Park District.

Enjoy local attractions in Kane County, rain or shine.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville has one fewer potential Republican challenger to worry about in 2026.

Earthmover Credit Union recently awarded four Teen Investment Program College Scholarships totaling $4,000 to four local high school students.

Illinois State Police have announced an increase in traffic safety checks throughout northern Illinois counties for the month of July.

The St. Charles Police Department has announced road closures and parking restrictions that will be in place during the Fourth of July fireworks show in Langum Park.

Kane County residents should be wary of scams circulating recently in which victims reportedly receive phone calls notifying them of a missed jury duty summons or a warrant for their arrest. Those aren’t real calls, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced this week.

Kane County Recorder Sandy Wegman this week announced the successful transition of the county’s core IT infrastructure from on-premises servers to a modern, cloud-based environment. Her office keeps records for mortgages, deeds and liens.

A fledgling Elmhurst-based company that distributes vending machines offering electronic cigarettes and vaping products is facing pushback from some suburbs.

Teqworks, a St. Charles-based IT services and consulting business, has announced a move to a new space.

Elburn Village Board members cited concerns about safety and liability in rejecting a proposal to become a golf cart community.

Based on the real-life struggles of Texas public school teachers who felt pushed out of the classroom, retired teacher Ellen Jo Ljung created a fictional character, Claire Peters, to tell the story, in her first novel, 'Caught in the Crossfire.'

The festival will begin at 2:30 p.m. July 5 on River Street in downtown Batavia.

The program provides transportation to residents in DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties.

The Batavia Police Department and Kane County Emergency Management are hosting a free, hands-on emergency and disaster preparedness class for kids.

With the support of Lynne Ball, owner of Liz & Kate Boutique, 407 S. Third St., Geneva, Kristin Cornelio of Kristen Holly LLC created a chalk art piece outside the boutique to celebrate the 75th annual Swedish Days earlier this month.

St. Charles had 47 applicants for police chief and are down to two finalists but could decide to reopen the search.